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Bonus Preview: Buckeyes Planning For Fast Start Against Western Michigan Sep 06, 2024

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In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss the ideal football weather forecast for Ohio State's primetime game against Western Michigan. They recap Western Michigan's recent close game against Wisconsin and emphasize Ohio State's need for efficiency to avoid any unnecessary mistakes.
The conversation delves into Ohio State's strategy and player performances, like Jeremiah Smith and the running game, as well as possible defensive rotations involving linebackers Sonny Styles, Arvell Reese, and CJ Hicks. Tony and Tom also make their score predictions for the game and discuss potential surprises from Western Michigan's special teams. Tune in for a comprehensive game preview and enjoy the second week of the college football season!
00:00 Introduction and Weather Talk
02:08 Previewing Ohio State vs. Western Michigan
04:37 Ohio State's Offensive Strategy
05:43 Western Michigan's Game Plan
15:50 Ohio State's Defensive Preparations
24:55 Special Teams and Predictions
28:50 Final Thoughts and Sign-Off

Ross Fulton Analysis: Why Did Ohio State Struggle Early In The Run Game? Sep 05, 2024

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The Ohio State Buckeyes opened their 2024 college football season with a 52-6 win over Akron, but at times things didn't come as easily for the Bucks as the final score might have indicated.
Ross Fulton is one of the Xs and Os gurus at BuckeyeHuddle.com. He joins host Tom Orr to discuss the reason for some of OSU's early struggles, as well as taking a look at the impact that new offensive coordinator Chip Kelly is already having on the offense.
Plus, how the use of motion helped set up Jeremiah Smith's second touchdown of the day, why the deep safety isn't always playing deep in some cover 3 looks on defense, and much more.
You can find video of the plays being discussed at the following timecodes here:

Inside Zone at 2:40: https://twitter.com/RossRFulton/status/1830585274302332942
Same-Side Inside Zone at 6:10: https://twitter.com/RossRFulton/status/1831685643199770970
Pin and Pull with a backside RPO at 8:01: https://twitter.com/RossRFulton/status/1831685875165753600
Inside Zone with a backside Arrow RPO at 10:38: https://twitter.com/RossRFulton/status/1831685432767344702
Snag to the trips, with a backside glance off play action at 13:06: https://twitter.com/RossRFulton/status/1831686141432799414
Country Cover 4 at 15:11: https://twitter.com/RossRFulton/status/1831687445450256668
3 High with Caleb Downs in the box at 18:16: https://x.com/RossRFulton/status/1831687244408877404

5 Things We Learned Talking To The Buckeyes Tonight Sep 05, 2024

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Ohio State is getting set for its second game of the season, this time a prime-time matchup against the Western Michigan Broncos.
In this special live episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss what they learned while talking to Ohio State football players including JT Tuimoloau, Brandon Inniss, Carnell Tate, Quinshon Judkins, Arvell Reese, and Seth McLaughlin.

Ohio State Football Insider: How Does The New Helmet Communication Technology Work? Sep 03, 2024

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You've probably heard and seen a lot about the new helmet communication technology that is changing college football this fall. But what actually happens on those radio channels between plays?
Who is talking and when, and how much are they really saying? And how is the implementation of that technology going so far this season?
In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear the answer to that question from Ohio State head coach Ryan Day and offensive coordinator Chip Kelly.
Plus, how did Day feel the offensive line and tight ends blocked during the win over Akron, plus a look at the breakout performance from linebacker Arvell Reese.

Could National Signing Day Soon Be A Thing Of The Past? Sep 02, 2024

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Stop us if you've heard this before, but big changes could be on the way for college athletics.
According to a report from Ross Dellinger of Yahoo, the NCAA is considering another round of major changes, including eliminating the National Letter of Intent program, expanding the opportunity for players in every sport to take a redshirt season while also participating in a certain percentage of games, and more.
Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss those proposed changes, and what they could mean for college athletics moving forward.

Is The Ohio State Offensive Line A Concern? Sep 01, 2024

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For the first half of Saturday's 52-6 win over Akron, the Buckeyes struggled to establish a consistent rushing attack. Fans on social media were quick to point to the offensive line as the reason for the struggles, but was that the reason? And if so, how big of a concern is the line going to be moving forward?
In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear directly from Ohio State head coach Ryan Day about that, and much more including:

The sensational debut of star freshman WR Jeremiah Smith
Will Howard's first game inside Ohio Stadium
The Buckeye defense scoring two touchdowns

Plus some insight on the Buckeyes from Akron head coach Joe Moorhead, and Syracuse head coach Fran Brown's funny comment about Ryan Day.

5 Things We Learned From Ohio State's 52-6 Win Over Akron Sep 01, 2024

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The Ohio State Buckeyes opened their highly-anticipated 2024 football season with a 52-6 win over the Akron Zips, but the game wasn't quite as easy as the score might indicate.
Kevin Noon of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to break down some of their biggest takeaways from the game, including a breakout performance from true freshman WR Jeremiah Smith, a solid start from QB Will Howard, an up-and-down day from an offensive line that's still something of a work in progress, the welcome return of standout safety Lathan Ransom, and more.

Archie Griffin Honored With Statue At Ohio Stadium Aug 30, 2024

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The only two-time Heisman Trophy winner in college football history is going to be honored - twice - this weekend by his alma mater.
Archie Griffin, who won the 1974 and 1975 Heisman Trophies while playing tailback for Woody Hayes at Ohio State, was back at the Horseshoe on Friday for the unveiling of a brand new statue.
It sits just outside the north rotunda of the stadium, and depicts Griffin stiff-arming a defender.
Then, on Saturday, Griffin will receive the rare honor of dotting the I in Script Ohio at halftime of the Buckeyes' season-opening game against Akron.
In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear from Ohio State head coach Ryan Day and athletic director Ross Bjork about Griffin and his legacy, before hearing directly from Griffin about the honors being bestowed upon him this weekend.

Ohio State Football Preview: Buckeyes vs. Akron Aug 29, 2024

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The Ohio State Buckeyes will kick off their 2024 college football season on Saturday against the Akron Zips.
Kevin Noon of BuckeyeHuddle.com just dropped his famous "Tale Of The Tape" column on the game, breaking things down in each phase of the game. He joins host Tom Orr to discuss the areas where the Zips could potentially keep things interesting, where they're likely to get completely overwhelmed, and more.

4 Things We Learned About The Buckeyes During Game Week Aug 29, 2024

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The Ohio State Buckeyes are now less than three days away from kicking off their 2024 season against the Akron Zips.
Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr of BuckeyeHuddle.com just wrapped up their last interviews of the week with head coach Ryan Day and the Buckeye captains.
They share some of the most interesting things they learned live from the Woody Hayes Athletic Center.

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